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A Social Work Reflection - the Recovery of an adult from Modern Slavery
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Introduction and initial social work reflections
Thanks to Mary for her permission to share her story Initial concerns First Response The discovery of an unknown female in December 2012
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Introduction and initial social work reflections
First Impressions of Mary Visibly malnourished Gaunt appearance Multiple missing teeth Long poorly cut hair Clothing much too big Poor hygiene Faced the floor – no eye contact – dull expression Poor verbal communication
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Introduction and initial social work reflections
Mary’s former living environment:
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Introduction and initial social work reflections
Initial Responses Need for a place of safety Awareness of lack of statutory power Need for consent Need for medical attention Trusted Relationship Need for food
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Introduction and initial social work reflections
Next day Responses Strategy Meeting under Adult Protection Multiagency and multidisciplinary response Actions agreed Priority to meet immediate safety under Best Fit Protocol
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From an emergency place of safety to a home free from abuse, exploitation and neglect.
Discharge planning Gap in knowledge of social history Immediate need for nursing care Introducing Mary to her new home Managing confidentiality Responding to Mary’s pace of change Assessments from other professionals
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A social work reflection on the ABE role within the joint protocol
Background to the PIA and ABE Interview Capacity and consent Compliance Video Interview Preparation and Planning How could we achieve free narrative?
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A social work reflection on the ABE role within the joint protocol
Initial Interviews Usual format and considerations Poor flow of evidence; lack of detail Query re appropriateness of gender of lead interviewer Query re location
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A social work reflection on the ABE role within the joint protocol
Phase 1: Building rapport Setting up the equipment and location Task focused Social work value base v PSNI drive for evidence Strength of the Joint ABE interview
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A social work reflection on the ABE role within the joint protocol
Learning from these first interviews Introduction of the Registered Intermediary Pace and order of questioning Planning each specific area The Role of the RI
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A social work reflection on the ABE role within the joint protocol
Phase 2: Free Narrative and Phase 3: Questioning Open questions v closed questions Interview style Augmented communication boards
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A social work reflection on the ABE role within the joint protocol
Phase 4: Closing the Interview Welfare check Social work process – endings; care and support Clear communication of what happens next
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Responding to emerging needs
Improving physical health Goal setting Changing status of placement Ongoing criminal investigation
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Summary of key learning
Professional instinct – the right thing Evident good decisions in practice Need to be alert to changing cultures in NI If you have a doubt - Check it out! Listen and hear it Simple, straightforward questions Maslow’s hierarchy of need is a good place to start – pace – take time Good multiagency working relationships Effective communication with the wider team Coercive control and manipulation Supervision to support those who supported Mary
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Outcomes Professional outcomes Judicial outcomes Mary’s Outcomes
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Thank you for Listening
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